Your complete guide to the NDIS changes.
What changed in the NDIS in 2024 and 2025? The federal government is rolling out NDIS reforms, which started with some significant changes in October 2024. There are new rules that cover many aspects of the NDIS including: How eligibility is assessed The supports that can be funded by the NDIS How plans are managed How funding is allocated and needs to be spent Requirements for information gathering for eligibility reassessment. The government says most participants won’t notice any changes until a new planning framework is introduced in 2025. It has reassured participants that the purpose of the NDIS will not change and that it will continue to fund disability related support. Impairment notices. From 1 January 2025 An ‘impairment notice’ is a new type of document issued by the NDIA that says you have a permanent disability or significant impairment. It will list impairment(s) that meet the disability and/or early intervention requirements. From 1 January 2025, all new NDIS participants will receive an impairment notice. People already on the NDIS will receive an impairment notice when they transition to a new plan. The notice will include details about whether you meet the disability or early intervention pathways and the
